Oliver K5 School in Birmingham, AL, ranks #755 statewide in 2023, showing an improvement from #409 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 45–49% was approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood out at 60–64%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 484 students in 2022 to 389 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at 84%, reflecting a predominantly low–income student population.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 349 students currently enrolled, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 17:1, consistent with past years.
Black (not Hispanic) students comprise the majority at 339 of 349 students, and the school is Title I eligible, emphasizing its service to a high–poverty community in this Birmingham public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Oliver K5 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Oliver K5 School's student population of 349 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Oliver K5 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver K5 School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Oliver K5 School's ranking?
Oliver K5 School is ranked #755 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oliver K5 School?
349 students attend Oliver K5 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oliver K5 School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver K5 School?
Oliver K5 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oliver K5 School offer ?
Oliver K5 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver K5 School part of?
Oliver K5 School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver K5 School located?
Oliver K5 School is located in the Oak Ridge Park neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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